HOW THINGS CHANGE!
2010 Annual Report
AT THE SCHULICH SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING, WE’RE ENGINEERING LEADERS
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2010 In 1970, Barbara Matthiesen Howes became the University of Calgary’s first female engineering graduate. The Schulich School of Engineering now has one of the highest percentages of female undergraduates at a Canadian engineering school at 25 percent. Barbara recently congratulated another trailblazer, Schulich student Silvia Fernandez, who won the Canadian Engineering Memorial Foundation 20th Anniversary National Scholarship for Women in Engineering.
SHATTERING GLASS CEILINGS
SETTLING FOR FIRST
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1996 Lucas Makowsky took to the ice when he was in grade school. This year, he took on the world at the Olympic Winter Games, where his talent and training culminated in a gold-medal performance. Now, he’s out to conquer new frontiers. While he continues to train, he’s also working toward a degree at the Schulich School of Engineering. In fact, it’s a joint degree in engineering and economics, as he appears to like a challenge.
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are famous for pranks. In the 1960s and ‘70s, students delighted in installing small cars in unexpected places: dangling from the University of Calgary arch or wrapped around The Rock. This year, while engineering grad Robert Thirsk circled overhead in the International Space Station, hundreds of students flashed him a secret message, which, in the spirit of pranks, cannot be revealed in this annual report.
WORKING HARD (WINK)
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GROWING TO
No one can achieve greatness in solitude. It takes support, and that includes infrastructure support. The engineering buildings at the University of Calgary, which were built in the 1960s, are in desperate need of upgrading and expansion. In June 2010, the largest fundraising campaign in the school’s history was launched to do just that.
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dared to let his ambitions soar. By then, the University of Calgary engineering student had set his sights on becoming an astronaut. Some 30 years later, as he floated up the hatch into the International Space Station to begin his six-month mission, he was living his dream.
DREAMING BIGGER
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2010 After earning engineering and business degrees at the University of Calgary in 1971 and 1982 respectively, Charlie Fischer has achieved success on many levels. In 2010, he received the internationally prestigious Canada Institute’s Woodrow Wilson Award for Corporate Leadership, given to executives who, by their example and business practices, have shown a deep concern for the common good that extends beyond the bottom line.
SUCCEEDING BEYOND THE BALANCE SHEET
TAKING THE LEAD
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1996 From the outset of her career, Elizabeth Cannon has inspired others with her ability to instill pride, build confidence and support positive change. While establishing an international reputation for her research, she has been a powerful advocate for women in science and engineering. Today, as the first female president of the University of Calgary, she has an opportunity to inspire and support the next generation.
Photo Credits Shattering Glass Ceilings Left: Greg Fulmes Right: Courtesy Barbara Howes Settling for First Left: Courtesy Lucas Makowsky Right: Ken Bendiktsen Working Hard (Wink) Left: Greg Fulmes Right: Courtesy University of Calgary Archives 92.071_03.04_02 Growing to Greatness Left: Courtesy University of Calgary Archives 82.009_01.16_01 Right: Courtesy Gibbs Gage Architects and Diamond and Schmitt Architects Dreaming Bigger Left: Courtesy Canadian Space Agency Right: Courtesy Don Louie Succeeding Beyond the Balance Sheet Left: Courtesy Woodrow Wilson Center Right: Courtesy University of Calgary Archives 84.005_68.47_01 Taking the Lead Left: Courtesy University of Calgary Right: Ken Bendiktsen
SCHULICH SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
2010 Annual Report
WHAT A YEAR WE’VE HAD
Annual Report July 1, 2009, to June 30, 2010 2 Message from the Deans 4 Year in Review: Student Experience 12 Year in Review: Globally Competitive Research 18 Year in Review: New Infrastructure 22 Year in Review: Community Partnerships 28 Profile of the School
MESSAGE FROM THE DEANS
We shouted with joy as an athletic engineering student poured his body and soul into a gold-medal Olympic triumph. We beamed with pride as a prominent Calgarian won the internationally prestigious Woodrow Wilson prize. We were warmed with gratitude as the community helped us launch a $60 million campaign for a new student-focused building and programming. The achievements and passion for the potential of the Schulich School of Engineering are driving a period of considerable change here. As a community, we are revelling in the pride that all of these new initiatives and accomplishments bring. At the same time, we are taking great care to lead change in a positive and stable way. This is our working mantra here at the Schulich School of Engineering – rigour and sustainability. There is no shortage of enthusiasm and creativity within these walls, so our challenge is not just to come up with great ideas, but to ensure that we are disciplined and focused in the way we prioritize and act on them. That is why our strategic plan continues to be a solid guide as we move rapidly onward and upward as a top engineering school. In each of the strategic areas, we are indeed moving from good to great, shaped by a collective vision, and enabled by the $50 million investment made in 2005 by Seymour Schulich and the Government of Alberta. This funding allows us to do much more than offer high-quality accredited engineering programs, it allows us to be entrepreneurial in the delivery of the highest quality of education and research experiences. From the now $586,000 annual funding of student experiences outside the classroom and around the world, to the highest number of research chairs in Canada for a faculty of its size, to the upgrading of the older engineering complex – all of these are ways we are building a great school. The real impact of these programs of course is borne out by what individuals do – discover, triumph, teach, inspire. But perhaps one of the most important things we should remember about the Schulich School of Engineering is that it is located in Calgary, a city that has changed so much in the past 10 years that it is now one of the top two economic centres driving Canada’s prosperity. The relationship between this 2 // SCHULICH SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
engineering school and this city is at the heart of our character and potential. The engineering leaders in this city provide us with direction and ideas, partnerships and support. It’s a powerful community and it’s a relationship we feel privileged to have. That’s where rigour and sustainability come in. The Schulich School of Engineering is an engineering school in the heart of the oil patch. We believe that innovation and prosperity can be – and must be – sustainable. And as a home to ingenious researchers, advanced facilities and leaders of the future, we offer people and support that encourage change based on rigorous thinking and sustainable planning. That is the responsibility that comes with our privilege. One of the changes in the Schulich School of Engineering this year is the change of deanship. So, while one dean moves to a new office on campus, another leader steps into the role until a widespread search can be completed. We are both thrilled to be a part of the exciting changes at the engineering school and the university as a whole. Leaders can never be complacent. We hope you can see that in the pages of this year’s annual report. Dr. Elizabeth Cannon, PEng Dean, Schulich School of Engineering to June 30, 2010 President, University of Calgary, starting July 1, 2010 Dr. Anil Mehrotra, PEng Director of the Centre for Environmental Engineering Research and Education Interim Dean of the Schulich School of Engineering, starting July 1, 2010
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YEAR IN REVIEW STUDENT EXPERIENCE
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STUDENT EXPERIENCE
It takes amazing people to support amazing young leaders The world watched as Schulich School of Engineering student Lucas Makowsky won gold in the long track speed skating team pursuit at the Vancouver Winter Olympics. Cheering with particular enthusiasm was the Blair family, whose foundation helps students achieve their very best. Makowsky’s ability to train as a high-performance athlete while pursuing two degrees in engineering and economics was helped by a scholarship from the S.M. Blair Family Foundation. Jamie Blair says “it’s a thrill to follow Lucas’s career” and know that the foundation started by his father Bob Blair and grandfather Sid Blair is giving the next generation of leaders a hand up. “Our family believes that the development of society depends on the cultivation of young leaders with multi-faceted experiences.”
This is what extraordinary patience looks like Ed Nowicki, associate professor in electrical and computer engineering, is a mentor, listener and supporter who consistently goes an extra mile for his students. He is described as “extraordinarily patient and emphasizes critical thinking rather than memorization.” Now, he is the recipient of the Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists and Geophysicists of Alberta (APEGGA) Excellence in Education Award for exemplary contributions to teaching and learning. Beyond the classroom, Nowicki acts as a mentor for students and volunteers with several organizations, including the Calgary Youth Science Fair and the Calgary student chapter of Engineers Without Borders.
Coming to a classroom near you: Recipient of Canada’s most prestigious teaching award
Right at the source: Six energy and environment specialists graduate
For Uttandaraman (U.T.) Sundararaj, Lego robots and Silly Putty are a regular part of class. He uses them as tools to teach complex engineering concepts and to engage his students so they develop a passion for engineering. Sundararaj, head of chemical and petroleum engineering at the Schulich School of Engineering, has received Canada’s most prestigious award for excellence in teaching. He was named a 3M National Teaching Fellow, an honour that goes to just 10 professors each year. Sundararaj joins the ranks of more than 240 other 3M Teaching Fellows from 45 universities. The 3M Fellowships were established in 1986 through a partnership between technology company 3M and the Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education.
The first cohort of students with an undergraduate engineering degree and an official Energy and Environment Specialization graduated this year. Six of the 24 path-breaking students who entered the new program in 2007 took the most direct route of adding the specialization to their Bachelor of Science degrees. They graduated with a BSc in their chosen areas (civil, mechanical, electrical, geomatics or chemical) and specialized understanding of the interconnectedness of energy and environmental systems. The other 18 students in the first intake, who are on internship or spread their degree over five years, will join the ranks as a steady stream of these much-needed specialists enter the workforce.
“...THE DEVELOPMENT OF SOCIETY DEPENDS ON THE CULTIVATION OF YOUNG LEADERS WITH MULTI-FACETED EXPERIENCES.” JAMIE BLAIR S.M. BLAIR FAMILY FOUNDATION
Engineering graduate scoops four awards at convocation including highest university award Schulich School of Engineering student Audrey Kertesz took home four top honours including: the Governor General’s Medal for highest distinction in undergraduate scholarship, the Muriel Kovitz Prize for highest undergraduate grade point average, the Chancellor David B. Smith Gold Medal in Engineering for highest scholastic achievement in the program and the Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists and Geophysicists of Alberta (APEGGA) Past-President’s Gold Medal for highest academic standing in the final two years of her electrical engineering program.
Top: Lucas Makowsky (centre), with teammates Denny Morrison (left) and Mathieu Giroux (Photo Jeff Bough. Courtesy Speed Skating Canada) Bottom Left: Audrey Kertesz and Grade 8 student Kristen Hamilton (Photo Jennifer Sowa) Bottom Right: Roadside in Missouri (Courtesy University of Calgary Solar Team) 2010 ANNUAL REPORT // 7
STUDENT EXPERIENCE
And the annual starting salary for last year’s graduates was ….
“WE’RE TEACHING A WELL-ROUNDED, PROBLEM-SOLVING MENTALITY THAT LEAVES STUDENTS SO COMFORTABLE WITH ENGINEERING Sleek and swift award-winning SCIENCE AND solar car a strange site on CONCEPTS, THAT rural Alberta roads It was an extremely close race for THEY CAN APPLY the top teams in the 2010 American Solar Challenge, including Schulich KNOWLEDGE TO Axiom, the University of Calgary’s solar SITUATIONS THAT car, which pulled up in an impressive sixth spot. It was the only Canadian ARE SLIGHTLY OUT team in the international competition. From Tulsa, Oklahoma, the contestants OF CONTEXT AND travelled 1,700 kilometres across the NOT RIGHT OUT OF United States to Chicago. The Calgary team’s success was in part a result of A TEXTBOOK.” valiant Canadian teamwork, after the University of Waterloo and the University of Toronto both shipped them emergency replacement materials to fix rims that broke in a pre-race trial. The team also earned two additional race awards – the Mechanical Award, which recognizes excellence in the mechanical systems of the car, and the Sportsmanship Award, which recognizes cooperation between teams. In a warm-up for the race, the team took a five-day mini tour of Alberta, including stops at schools in five cities around the province, to help educate youth about sustainability. More than 50 students – the majority from the Schulich School of Engineering – worked for more than a year to craft the ultimate third-generation solar car. 8 // SCHULICH SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
RON HUGO DEPARTMENT HEAD OF MECHANICAL AND MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING
Leaders in training This year over 500 students participated in the fall and spring Maier Leadership Conferences where student leaders honed their skills in fundraising and donor management, effective meetings, financial and project management as well as strategic planning and negotiation. Another 240 students attended lunch-andlearn topics that included public speaking, constructive feedback and conflict resolution. The highlight of the year was the spring conference dinner where they learned business dinner etiquette.
Every year, the internship office surveys new engineering graduates to find out where they are working. The survey of the 2009 graduates shows that 66 percent of respondents had secured employment by July 15 (about a month after convocation). This number was higher for graduates in chemical engineering and geomatics engineering, at 80 percent. The average salary for graduates who had participated in the internship program and therefore had 12 to 16 months of work experience was $60,100. The average starting salary for new graduates who had not taken an internship was $54,200. Almost 80 percent of graduates remained in Calgary to work after graduation and well over 50 percent were working in the oil and gas sector. The participation rate in this voluntary survey was 42 percent.
What to do when things are slightly out of context "We’re teaching a well-rounded, problem-solving mentality that leaves students so comfortable with engineering science and concepts, that they can apply knowledge to situations that are slightly out of context and not right out of a textbook," explains Ron Hugo, department head of mechanical and manufacturing engineering and newly appointed Chair in Engineering Education Innovation at the Schulich School of Engineering. This is the first chair in the country to focus on the implementation of CDIO (Conceiving, Designing, Implementing and Operating), a growing trend in engineering education. It is a model that combines engineering science education with practical, hands-on experience. The University of Calgary is one of 42 partners around the world. The chair was made possible by a gift of $3 million to the University of Calgary in 2007 from the Li Ka Shing (Canada) Foundation, the philanthropic organization of Hong Kong businessman Li Ka Shing. Hugo’s five-year term began March 1, 2010.
Top spot and best design award goes to Canadians in international radio challenge The Schulich School of Engineering’s team of graduate students in the Smart Radio Challenge, this year held in the United States, was the only team from a Canadian institution to take part. Competing against students from the Tokyo Institute of Technology, Penn State, Virginia Tech, Notre Dame and Worchester Polytechnic Institute, they came out on top, earning first prize and $4,000 for their invention plus a $2,000 prize for the best design. A panel of industry judges evaluated the entries in Washington, D.C. This year, the challenge was to design a unique communications system for emergency workers who need to coordinate rescue operations while ensuring reliable and secure universal communication links.
Native, grand and sustainable home design will head to Washington mall A group of University of Calgary students will form the only Canadian team in the prestigious 2011 Solar Decathlon competition, hosted by the U.S. Department of Energy and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory. The team has designed a solar-powered home specifically for the First Nations communities of southern Alberta. The house will produce at least as much energy as it consumes, making it "net-zero". Charlie Weasel Head, Grand Chief of Treaty 7 and a supporter of the project, said he is pleased to see the traditional aspects of shelter emphasized within the Solar Decathlon submission. Of the more than 40 teams who applied, only 20 were chosen. The University of Calgary entry is the only Canadian team to qualify and will compete against teams representing schools from China, Belgium, New Zealand and numerous U.S. states. The team has already won an Emerald Award for outstanding achievement in Alberta sustainability. The competition will take place in Washington, D.C. in October 2011.
“HELPING PEOPLE LIKE WE DID IN MEXICO IS A RESPONSIBILITY THAT AN ENGINEER HAS IN SOCIETY TODAY.” KEITH WU SECOND-YEAR SOFTWA RE ENGINEERING STUDENT
80 hands + two days = changed for life Forty engineering students built new homes for the Pina and Diaz families in Tijuana, Mexico, over the course of just one weekend in November. The trip was funded by Boardwalk Rental Communities, a company that was started in 1984 by engineering graduate Sam Kolias and his brother Van, when they bought a drab 16-unit walk-up in Calgary. They have since built Boardwalk into one of Canada’s largest real estate companies and have been building homes for families in Mexico for over a decade. “This trip changed my perspective on the world,” said Keith Wu, a second-year software engineering student. “The disparity in wealth is still unbelievable to me. Helping people like we did in Mexico is a responsibility that an engineer has in society today.”
Top: Schulich student Keith Wu and Sergio Diaz (Courtesy Keith Wu) Middle: Members of the Smart Radio team. Left to right: Meenakshi Rawat, Aidin Bassam, Ramzi Darraji, Fermin Esparza, Karun Rawat (sitting) (Photo Jennifer Sowa) Bottom: Schulich students Nicole Clark (left) and Hanieh Alavi (Photo Matt Sattlegger) 2010 ANNUAL REPORT // 9
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“HAVING WORKED ON A PROJECT THAT WILL HOPEFULLY BECOME A REALITY IN THE FUTURE REALLY PUTS AN EXCLAMATION MARK ON OUR DEGREES.” JARED GOLDADE PROJECT TEAM MEMBER AND FOURTH YEAR STUDENT
Calgary wins gold among 103 teams at MIT competition The University of Calgary team was on a plane back to Alberta when the final results were announced at the International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) competition held at MIT in Boston. They stepped off the plane to learn they won a gold medal. The University of Calgary’s project was competing against other prestigious international schools such as Harvard, Heidelberg and Cambridge. One hundred three teams and 1,200 students participated in this year’s jamboree. Our team of 15 undergraduates came from the faculties of science, medicine, kinesiology and the Schulich School of Engineering. They “designed” bacteria that break down biofilms that are known to clog oil and gas pipelines. This year, the Calgary team added a virtual world, in Second Life, to their winning entry.
First Schulich Scholar is starting medical school
Students design new hub for biomedical engineering on campus Workstations and wiring to suit everyone from nurses to medical imaging specialists; carefully placed common areas to encourage interaction between various disciplines; and a theatre for engineers and medical professionals to collaborate on new technology – that's the vision for a new biomedical engineering building presented by Schulich School of Engineering students as part of their fourth-year design project. They hope their ideas inspire the architects and engineers who may one day build such a facility at the University of Calgary. "In class, you acquire an incredible amount of technical knowledge, but this project taught us how to work together as a team and showed us what an engineer's work is really like," says project manager Dylan Stone. Team member Jared Goldade said, "Having worked on a project that will hopefully become a reality in the future really puts an exclamation mark on our degrees." The University of Calgary is developing one of the strongest hubs in biomedical engineering in Canada.
The University of Calgary’s esteemed medical school will be the next stop for the first person to graduate out of the Schulich Scholars program. Jason Motkoski graduated this year with a BSc in chemical engineering with the Biomedical Specialization. He also received the President's Award for Excellence in Student Leadership at convocation. An Edmonton native, Motkoski chose the Schulich School of Engineering because it was one of the first Canadian engineering schools with a biomedical specialization, and because of Calgary's innovative spirit. He is now working on ways to combine engineering and medicine in areas such as surgical robotics.
Indomitable concrete sled dubbed King of the Hill It was a bright day for the Night of the Living Sled, the name of the Schulich School’s concrete toboggan. This heavyweight slider won four awards, plus second place overall, in the 2010 Great Northern Concrete Toboggan Race (GNCTR) held in late January in Ontario. The national competition was hosted by McMaster University. The team, competing against 19 others, won awards for best concrete mix design, best concrete reinforcing design, King of the Hill for being the last toboggan to emerge unscathed from a series of one-on-one races, and a cash prize of $2,000 for best use of fly-ash (recycled materials) in concrete.
Top Left: Members of the iGEM team. Left to right: Jeremy Kubik, Prima Moinul, Patrick King, Amandy Cheung and Iman Yazdanbod (Photo Ken Bendiktsen) Top Right: Jason Motkoski (Photo Ken Bendiktsen) Bottom: The University of Calgary Concrete Toboggan Team (Photo Danuta Wojtowicz) 10 // SCHULICH SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
YEAR IN REVIEW GLOBALLY COMPETITIVE RESEARCH
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GLOBALLY COMPETITIVE RESEARCH
Research funding (2009-10) Federal government $22,074,548 Provincial government $6,271,133 Corporate $11,738,153 Organizations, foundations, individuals, other $1,680,627 Investment income $262,412 Municipal, other provincial and foreign government $101,144 Graduate student scholarships, assistantships and awards $8,300,000 (estimate) Total $50,428,017
Commercialization activity (July 1, 2009 to June 30, 2010) Number of disclosures 16 Number of patents applied for and issued 5 Patents filed 12 Number of licenses becoming effective 5
Carbon Management Canada launched in Calgary
“...WE EXPECT THAT UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY ENGINEERS Watching the water is WILL BE IN THE anything but meditative FOREFRONT OF for this researcher DEVELOPING THE The Elbow River watershed – an NETWORK'S important tributary of the Bow River that dissects Calgary – is experiencing rapid STRATEGIES TO development in both rural and urban MANAGE CARBON areas. This will have a strong influence on water availability in the future. Climate EMISSIONS, WHICH change adds to the threat of deteriorating WILL BENEFIT THE water quality and quantity. Since several stakeholders with various and even PROVINCE AND THE conflicting interests are involved in this ENTIRE COUNTRY.” issue, it is difficult to determine a solid collective plan of action. Decision makers need a modeling tool that is capable of
ELIZABETH CANNON PRESIDENT-ELECT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CA LGARY
simulating various scenarios of land-use development, climate change and water resource management, while explicitly taking into account the perspective of the stakeholders directly concerned by these issues. Danielle Marceau is doing just that. The Schulich School of Engineering professor is leading a research case study now in full swing, funded by GEOIDE (the NSERC Network of Centres of Excellence in Geomatics). The multidisciplinary project involves a team of Canadian and international scientists, government, industry and stakeholders. They are developing a model that could be applied to any watershed facing the same complicated dynamics involving development, climate change and competing interests.
The federal and provincial governments committed $25 million each toward a nation-wide research network that will focus and mobilize at least 100 energy, environmental and social science researchers from 21 Canadian universities to advance clean energy development in Canada. Carbon Management Canada Inc., a Network of Centres of Excellence, is based at the University of Calgary. The funds help establish national research teams that will develop technology, capacity and insights to reduce carbon emissions in Canada's fossil fuel energy sector, including coal, natural gas, conventional oil and oil sands. "While this is a Canada-wide initiative, we expect that University of Calgary scientists will be in the forefront of developing the network's strategies to manage carbon emissions, which will benefit the province and the entire country," said Elizabeth Cannon, president-elect of the University of Calgary at the time of the announcement.
A finer approach to crude oil Building a greener grid David Wood took up the newly created ENMAX/Schulich Chair in Renewable Energy in February, when he joined the Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering at the Schulich School of Engineering. His research focuses on small wind turbines and how they may play a key role in the shift of power from centralized massive power sources to distributed small-scale power sources that feed into a distributed grid. Wood comes to Schulich from the University of Newcastle, Australia, where he was also the technical director and joint owner of Aerogenisis, a company which is currently implementing a plan to install and grid-connect 40 small wind turbines in New South Wales.
Even after decades of production, there are still plenty of mysteries about oil and the way it behaves in certain situations, especially when it's mixed with other substances. The Schulich School of Engineering launched a research program this year to map heavy oil characteristics and help industry take the production of heavy oil to a new level of refinement. Harvey Yarranton was named the NSERC Industrial Research Chair in Heavy Oil Properties and Processing. Funding for this $2.6 million, five-year program was provided by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) and industry partners Schlumberger Canada Ltd. and Shell Canada Energy.
Top: Leo Behie (left) with Yvan Guindon, President of the Royal Society of Canada (Courtesy Leo Behie). Bottom: The Elbow River, Alberta (Photo Greg Fulmes) 2010 ANNUAL REPORT // 15
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Starting the business of biomedical research One of the world's biggest problems: garbage Patrick Hettiaratchi, professor of civil engineering and researcher in the Centre for Environmental Engineering Research and Education, was a finalist for the 2009 Canadian Environmental Innovation Award, presented on October 19 in Ottawa. Hettiaratchi’s biocell invention is an international first and an innovation that addresses the environmental challenges associated with landfills. It seals the landfill with a top and bottom liner, accelerates decomposition, extracts usable gases and significantly reduces the space required for landfills. The Calgary Biocell Project is a joint project with the City of Calgary.
ON-THE-SPOT RESULTS, ALONG WITH THE EARLYSTAGE DETECTION OF CANCERS AND OTHER SERIOUS HEALTH PROBLEMS, ARE BEING DEVELOPED FOR LAB-ON-A-CHIP TECHNOLOGIES.
Energy sector veteran singled out
Lab-on-a-chip edging toward commercial application
Gordon Moore was awarded the Frank Spragins Technical Award “for recognized integrity, expertise and outstanding accomplishments” by the Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists and Geophysicists of Alberta (APEGGA) at its engineering awards ceremony this year. Moore has helped to establish 19 international research and educational partnerships that benefit the University of Calgary and the Canadian oil industry in the area of improved oil recovery and safety. He is co-founder of Hycal Energy Research Laboratories, a successful Alberta-based research and service laboratory, and has provided consulting services globally for over 75 energy companies and government agencies. He was head of the Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering at the Schulich School of Engineering for over 10 years and is the University of Calgary’s representative on the Canadian National Committee of the World Petroleum Congress. His research contributions have earned him many international honours.
Anyone who has anxiously anticipated test results from a physician may not need to wait by the phone much longer. On-the-spot results, along with the earlystage detection of cancers and other serious health problems, are being developed for lab-on-a-chip technologies. These micro-scale labs can integrate several diagnostic functions onto single chips. Karan Kaler has spent much of the last 18 years in electrical and computer engineering at the University of Calgary developing microfluidic chipbased technologies for use in the medical community by laboratory technicians, researchers and diagnostics personnel. This year he received $1.5 million in Alberta Science and Research Investments Program (ASRIP) funding for research into the application and development of biomedical “lab-on-achip” devices. He is part of a national, collaborative research infrastructure project focused on developing a new generation of embedded computerized systems, involving more than 35 universities across Canada.
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In partnership, the federal and provincial governments, research funding agencies and the University of Calgary have created two new centres to foster innovation and commercialization of biomedical technologies. A provincial investment worth $7.4 million has established Biovantage, whose industry-style name reveals the business focus of this new research program. The centre will deliver biomedical technologies for realworld application through collaboration with researchers, business people and clinicians. In addition, a combined investment of $7.3 million from the University of Calgary and the CanadaAlberta Western Economic Partnership Agreement has established a second centre, the Bose Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering Technology Development Centre. This new centre is combining specialized industry expertise and stateof-the-art infrastructure to focus on new product development.
Engineer by training is medical researcher in practice as engineering and medicine merge on biomedical frontiers One of the newest Senior Scholars funded by Alberta Innovates – Health Solutions is an engineering professor with expertise in orthopaedic biomechanics. Steven Boyd has been awarded $135,000 a year for seven years to help him understand and be able to assess the way tissues try to adapt following joint injury or disease, and how these adaptations in turn feed back and cause further changes. He will also develop non-invasive methods using medical imaging techniques to provide clinical assessment of what happens after injuries. Recipients of this level of Alberta Innovates award must have excellent track records of independent research and typically five to 10 years experience as independent investigators.
World expert in smart sensors returns
ORLY YADID-PECHT IS MAKING A LOT OF THINGS SMARTER: YOUR MOBILE PHONE, MEDICAL DEVICES, SECURITY SYSTEMS. Biomedical engineer receives highest academic honour for a scientist in Canada At a ceremony in Ottawa, Leo Behie, Canada Research Chair in Biomedical Engineering at the Schulich School of Engineering, was formally inducted as a Fellow in the Academy of Science of the Royal Society of Canada. Election to this society is the highest academic honour in Canada for scientists and scholars and it places him amongst Canada’s academic elite. Behie is known around the world for his expertise on human stem cells and research into cancer, diabetes, Parkinson’s disease, Huntington’s disease, and spinal cord pain. He is the founding director of the Pharmaceutical Production Research Facility (PPRF) at the University of Calgary. Behie and his colleagues recently developed protocols for producing clinical quantities of human neural stem cells in computer-controlled bioreactors, a critical step leading to clinical trials in stem cell therapy, and received a major award from the Canada Foundation for Innovation for required infrastructure. This year he also received the Research Excellence Award from APEGGA “for innovative research used to improve economic and social well-being.”
Orly Yadid-Pecht is making a lot of things smarter: your mobile phone, medical devices, security systems. She’s improving the performance of sensors and developing more uses for them, such as remote sensing for forestry management and urban planning and in vehicle collision avoidance systems. Yadid Pecht is a pioneer in sensor technology and joined the University of Calgary’s Schulich School of Engineering this year to establish a world-class facility and research team. She spent several years at Ben-Gurion University in Israel, where she founded the Very Large Scale Integration Systems Center (VLSI). Yadid Pecht and the Integrated Sensors and Intelligent Systems (ISIS) laboratory were brought to Alberta through a partnership between Alberta Innovates – Technology Futures, the University of Calgary and other government agencies and industry, providing $8.9 million in funding over five years.
BlackBerry maker partners with Schulich geomatics experts Canadian technology giant Research In Motion (RIM), the maker of BlackBerry smart phones, is working with Schulich researchers to explore advanced wireless location technologies and their use in mobile devices. The research project will enhance GPS performance under a variety of outdoor and indoor environments and inside commercial buildings and malls, including spots where satellite signals are not easily accessible. The project is led by professors Gérard Lachapelle, Elizabeth Cannon and Mark Petovello of the Position, Location and Navigation (PLAN) Group in geomatics engineering. The three-year, $1.3 million project is a collaboration between Waterloo-based RIM, Alberta Advanced Education and Technology, the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) and Western Economic Diversification Canada.
Keeping the leadership torch alive in natural gas processing Marco Satyro has been appointed the Dr. A. H. Younger Chair in Hydrocarbon Processing for a five-year term starting July 1, 2010. This chair was established with very strong support from Dr. Younger's friends and colleagues. While pushing the technical and operations envelope, Dr. Younger played a pivotal role in education and the advancement of the gas processing industry's professional organizations. In 1963, he developed and taught Canada's premier natural gas processing graduate course. Over the next three decades, he delivered his lectures to more than 3,000 students at the University of Calgary. The first chair recipient, Satyro joined the Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering in 2007 as an associate professor. A celebration of Dr. Younger's life and accomplishments will be held with the formal announcement of the chair in the fall.
About that trouble time in drilling an oil or gas well $1.5 million in contributions from Talisman, created the NSERC/Talisman Industrial Research Chair in Drilling Engineering this year. The chair holder, Geir Hareland, works closely with all aspects of the Canadian drilling industry including contractors, service companies and operators. His research interests focus on the engineering required to optimize various aspects of drilling. His team members examine the processes and factors affecting the actual drilling and trouble time it takes to drill an oil or gas well. For example, they model how different drill bit types and designs respond to different operating parameters, rock properties and bit wear status. Talisman has been a longtime industry partner of the Schulich School of Engineering. 2010 ANNUAL REPORT // 17
YEAR IN REVIEW NEW INFRASTRUCTURE
NEW INFRASTRUCTURE
Pat and Connie Carlson sponsor Engineering Leaders launch and major capital campaign donation
Seymour Schulich launches Engineering Leaders campaign with $5 million gift for a new building Five years ago, Canadian philanthropist Seymour Schulich gave $25 million to the University of Calgary, the largest donation in the history of the institution. He returned this spring with $5 million to launch a major fundraising campaign for the engineering school that bears his name. At a gala dinner at the Hotel Arts in downtown Calgary, the Schulich School of Engineering launched the Engineering Leaders campaign, an initiative to raise funds for a new building and grand entrance to the school along with upgrades to lecture theatres, laboratories and student activity spaces. The community initiative has already reached the halfway point on the path towards the goal of $60 million. Total building cost will be $180 million. Major renovations to the school are already underway to bring the older complex up to code and to pave the way for the expansion. A second phase of new construction and a third phase of renovation and integration will result in a fully renovated complex.
Last civil engineering homeroom gets overhaul Stuart Olson Dominion Construction provided a gift of $250,000 to support the renovation of the third, and final, student homeroom in civil engineering. In addition to supporting the improvement of space within the department, the company is also providing annual undergraduate awards for students in the department. 20 // SCHULICH SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
Pat and Connie Carlson knew they wanted to share their good fortune by giving back to their alma mater in a lasting and meaningful way. When they learned that the Schulich School of Engineering was in need of a capital expansion, they gave $2.8 million to help increase capacity and build the best learning environment possible. They were also the generous sponsors of the official launch of the Engineering Leaders campaign. The Carlsons believe that providing our youth with a quality education is key to ensuring a strong economy and a healthy community. “Without the space, you can’t add the people, programs and technology that are fundamental for providing the best education for the future,” said Pat Carlson, CEO, Seven Generations Energy Ltd.
Getting worse to get better: Renovations begin Overcrowding, outdated facilities that fall well short of current code requirements and a disproportionate number of men's washrooms relative to women's are just a few of the reasons why this major renovation and expansion project is underway. The U of C was awarded $9 million from the Government of Canada and $14.4 million from the Government of Alberta towards the first phase of capital upgrades to the engineering complex. The three-phase upgrade has begun to modernize classrooms and laboratories and to link the existing complex together with a student-focused expansion. Since January, much of the engineering complex has been under scaffolding. Work includes removal of hazardous materials, energy efficiency improvements, and upgrades to the mechanical and fire alarm systems to bring the building up to code in readiness for the expansion.
“THIS NEW RESEARCH FACILITY WILL HELP TO ADVANCE ALBERTA’S ONGOING ROLE AS A RESPONSIBLE GLOBAL ENERGY SUPPLIER.” ROB RENNER MINISTER OF ALBERTA ENVIRONMENT
Now we dive into detail on the expansion drawings The University of Calgary allocated $2 million this year to the Schulich School to establish detailed design plans for Phase 2 and 3 of the building and renovation plans. The funds are advancing detailed schematics of renovated spaces, the new building and specific programming areas within. The University of Calgary also issued a Request for Proposals process for contractors for the three phases of the Schulich School’s renovation and expansion plans. EllisDon Construction was awarded the role of Construction Manager and Pivotal the role of the Project Manager. The new building and renovation plan will result in the phased modernization of the existing engineering complex as well as the addition of an expansion of approximately 15,000 square metres. The work is guided by a master plan that focuses on improving the teaching, engineering research, administrative and support spaces as well as upgrading of public circulation and lounge areas.
Cleaner energy development “a necessity” according to Minister of Alberta Environment University of Calgary researchers have moved closer toward transforming Alberta’s oil sands industry by greatly reducing its environmental footprint with a new research facility that opened on campus. “Cleaner energy development is no longer an option – it’s a necessity,” said Rob Renner, Minister of Alberta Environment. “This new research facility will help to advance Alberta’s ongoing role as a responsible global energy supplier.” The joint initiative led by the Institute for Sustainable Energy, Environment and Economy (ISEEE) and the Schulich School of Engineering received more than $9.3 million from the Canada Foundation for Innovation for the new multidisciplinary research facility, in addition to funds from the province and industry for a total of about $23 million. Pedro Pereira Almao leads a team of Calgary-based engineers, geoscientists and chemists working to upgrade tarlike bitumen into higher-quality heavy oil directly in the underground reservoir, which would significantly reduce the upgrading required when the bitumen is pumped to the surface. The ultimate goal is to virtually eliminate the use of natural gas and fresh water in the bitumen extraction and upgrading processes. In addition to federal and provincial funding, the University of Calgary’s in situ upgrading research program has attracted support from industry, including Total Canada, Nexen, Repsol and ConocoPhillips.
Student orientations to real world getting more real Spartan Controls has provided new process automation equipment that gives students the opportunity to learn on up-to-date equipment that is representative of what they will see in the real world. The nearly $100,000 worth of improvements modernized the Girbotol Unit, a stripping and absorption system used to teach fourth-year students a crucial engineering process: removing carbon dioxide and hydrogen sulfide from sour gas. Upgrades have made the unit more efficient, reduced the setup time required in the lab and helped speed up experiments, allowing more students to benefit from hands-on learning. "U of C engineering students have been coming to Spartan for orientations for close to 30 years – one of the reasons we're especially pleased that this new equipment in the lab will make learning more relevant for students," said Nannette Ho-Covernton with Spartan Controls. Spartan Controls is a Calgary-based company that supplies various industries with technology used for process control.
Top: Calgary Centre for Innovative Technology building expansion (Photo Amy Dowd) Middle: Engineering Leaders campaign launch event (Photo Stephanie Leblond) Bottom: Doug Smith, EllisDon Construction Services (Courtesy Jayson Hood)
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Confucian and western management skills guide grad’s $210-million Hong Kong company He grew the family business into a company with 4,000 employees around the world and annual revenues of over $200 million. He established a charitable foundation that has given $100 million for schools and hospitals in underprivileged regions of China. He is a well-known philanthropist and respected businessman in his home country of Hong Kong and he graduated from the Schulich School of Engineering in 1983. Now chair and chief executive officer of the Kum Shing Group, Peter K.K. Wong combines Confucian traditions with western management skills in leading the Hong Kong-based engineering and construction firm with a strong social responsibility. He received the highest honour from the alumni association of the University of Calgary in 2009, an Arch Award.
Now here’s an experience that’s well described in pictures – and now video Hundreds of employers hire engineering students who have completed three years of their four-year programs for 12- to 16-month work placements. The internship photo contest invites students to share this amazing time -- the handson experience and international exposure that makes internship such an incredible event. This year, a rap video shot in Egypt, Israel and Jordan received special mention and prompted the creation of a new video category for the contest. There are categories for life, work and adventure in both national and international settings. Photos and videos are accepted until September 30 each year, and the winners are selected from well over 60 entries.
THE SCHULICH SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING HAS ONE OF THE HIGHEST PERCENTAGES OF FEMALE STUDENTS OF ANY ENGINEERING SCHOOL IN CANADA. The many ways to support more women in engineering Over a dozen events, reaching out to people ranging from Grade 5 girls to female professors were staged this year by the Women’s Advancement Office to help build an inclusive and supportive environment for all faculty, staff and students. The efforts pay off. The Schulich School of Engineering has one of the highest percentages of female students of any engineering school in Canada. In addition to helping girls understand engineering career options, the office provides information, guidance and support to female undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, instructors and postdoctoral fellows with networking events and workshops. New this year was a very successful parent-daughter evening, where over 100 people rolled up their sleeves to get a taste of engineering, as part of the Imperial Oil Careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) project.
Ecopalooza at the Calgary Public Library It was a busy Saturday at the Calgary Public Library during Ecopalooza, a special festival of green events. Marjan Eggermont, artist-in-residence and instructor in first-year engineering design, created a coloring book for children based on biomimicry, a design discipline that studies nature's best ideas and then imitates them. Close to 150 Calgarians visited the Schulich School of Engineering display.
Ambitious student event stages message to space As the International Space Station carrying astronaut Robert Thirsk rocketed across the twilight sky one night in September, more than 400 people packed into a tight square, lifted their eyes and arms towards the heavens and sent an engineered light message from Earth to the University of Calgary’s famous alumnus in orbit. Students arrived in a fleet of buses at a ranch southwest of Calgary owned by Thirsk’s friend and fellow alumnus, Soren Christiansen, and spent several hours rehearsing the carefully choreographed message using light panels donated by Osram Opto Semiconductors. Just after dark, the students aimed their lights upwards and flashed a series of messages, including an unsanctioned ERTW (Engineers Rule the World). A YouTube video of the event was watched by thousands of viewers. The awardwinning event was a partnership with Discovery Channel’s Daily Planet program.
Top: First-year Schulich students on the Brooklyn Bridge with New York City Department of Transportation staff (Photo Billy Wu) Bottom: Students sending a light message to the International Space Station (Photo Greg Fulmes) 24 // SCHULICH SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
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“If you find yourself in your comfort zone, move out of it” Nearly 400 students, donors and invited guests attended the annual Student Excellence Awards Evening at the Hyatt hotel on February 25th. The highlight of the evening was a keynote address by Mr. John Manzoni, President and CEO of Talisman Energy who delivered a speech motivating students to “be robust in all that you do” and “if you find yourself in your comfort zone, move out of it.” The evening was an opportunity to celebrate student success and for student award recipients to meet with their benefactors, which include hundreds of donors and sponsors throughout the city. Over $5.2 million is invested in students through awards and scholarships each year by these critical partners.
A million dollars for enriching student life Penn West Energy contributed $1 million to the Engineering Leaders campaign to enhance student experience, a priority area that makes the Schulich School of Engineering stand out. With enriched student experience programming, the Schulich School is committed to producing some of the strongest graduates in Canada, whose skills go beyond engineering. The gift from Penn West Energy will strengthen innovative student programs at the Schulich School of Engineering and the Faculty of Science at the University of Calgary. It will support awards for undergraduate and graduate students, enhance career development initiatives and create a fund to support student activities for earning outside the classroom.
Dan’s Arch is, technically speaking, about respect, love and courage An artwork that contains an iron ring – that may or may not have been in outer space – was installed in the student lounge as a tribute to all engineering classes who come together after graduation to support current students. It represents the evolution of engineering as a profession built on the power of teams. It is named after a remarkable engineer from the Class of '76. Dan Mercier was born on October 7, 1954, and grew up on the Windrift Ranch, south of Calgary. His upbringing taught him the value of hard work and discipline and also instilled a respect for the land and a love for the great outdoors. Dan’s battle with cancer inspired others to use the power of courage, the strength of character and the healing ability of humour to face challenges with dignity and grace. After his death, Dan's classmates came together to create a class gift – an endowment that funds the annual Dan Mercier Class of '76 Award in Mechanical Engineering -because they realized that it was important for them to invest in the next generation of engineers, and to honour the power of the bonds formed by students as they go through engineering. The student-inspired design is constructed from natural and engineered materials from around the world.
Top: Brenton Driscoll, captain of the Clone Rangers from British Columbia (Photo Ewan Nicholson) Bottom: Dan’s Arch (Photo Soren Christiansen) 26 // SCHULICH SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
A teacher and an engineer walk into a classroom… and inspiration blooms A mentoring program involving the Schulich School of Engineering and the Faculty of Education provided a unique opportunity for younger students to learn more about careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Students from University School (a demonstration elementary school that works in partnership with the Faculty of Education at the University of Calgary) met weekly with Schulich engineering students to discuss and design projects. They focused on the challenges faced by children in the developing world, such as access to clean water, food and shelter. Key to their work was the technology of the Centre for Affordable Water and Sanitation, a Canadian not-for-profit engineering consulting organization, which provides education, training and technical consulting in water and sanitation to organizations working with the poor in developing countries. The Schulich School of Engineering and Imperial Oil then invited parents and daughters to a hands-on evening introducing them to engineering studies and careers.
What do these safe workplaces have in common? Five Alberta institutions kicked off a new safety initiative with a launch event at the Schulich School of Engineering at the University of Calgary, organized by Minerva Canada. Experts say engineering and business students need to better understand risk management principles before they enter the workplace. The Schulich School of Engineering places a very high premium on safety as an integral part of every learning and work space.
“THERE’S SOMETHING SPECIAL ABOUT CALGARY – THE CAN-DO ATTITUDE AND SPIRIT OF EXPLORATION – THAT IMMEDIATELY MAKES ME COMFORTABLE AND RELAXED AS SOON AS I ARRIVE.” ROBERT THIRSK SCHULICH SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING ALUMNUS AND CA NADIAN SPACE AGENCY ASTRONAUT
Convocation hood returned after trip in space for honorary degree ceremony With his record-setting space flight behind him, Canadian Space Agency astronaut and University of Calgary alumnus Robert Thirsk returned to campus late last fall to accept the honorary degree he received “virtually” in July via live satellite downlink while aboard the International Space Station. “There’s something special about Calgary – the can-do attitude and spirit of exploration – that immediately makes me comfortable and relaxed as soon as I arrive,” said Thirsk, who graduated from the Schulich School of Engineering at the University of Calgary in 1976 with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering. Thirsk returned the convocation hood he wore on board the space station during the convocation ceremony. It will be prominently displayed in the new Taylor Family Digital Library, opening fall 2010, as an inspirational reminder to students.
Iron Science Teachers experiment with top tips for science and math classes today Teachers from across the country gathered at the University of Calgary on the eve of Iron Science Teacher 2010 for a reception and address by two specialists in math and science education. Brent Davis, Chair in Math Education in the Faculty of Education, and Leslie Reid, Tamaratt Teaching Professor in the Faculty of Science, joined the co-hosted event in the Schulich School of Engineering with a hilarious and instructive activity that showed how teaching is about listening and engaging, rather than lecturing or describing. The teacher reception reaches out each year to Calgary-area math and science teachers and introduces them to the contestants of the national Iron Science Teacher contest, a partnership with Discovery Channel and science centres across the country.
Science at the Stampede A little high-speed train that was built in part by the engineering school’s machine shop made an appearance at the 2010 Calgary Stampede. Every year, SNCLavalin invites students to design a float or vehicle to be a part of the Stampede. The Schulich School of Engineering supports the student contest with help in the fabrication of the winning entry. The two-way relationship with SNC-Lavalin benefits students in both high school and at the university level. This year, SNCLavalin donated $125,000 to the Schulich School of Engineering in support of expanding career development programming for students at all levels in their undergraduate education. 2010 ANNUAL REPORT // 27
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The strategic plan guides resource allocation decisions for the school The five-year strategic plan, launched in early 2008, directs the Schulich School of Engineering to focus on key strategic areas. Within these areas of focus, there are concrete goals for what success looks like. 1 Student Experience Recruit high-achieving students with diverse talents and backgrounds, and educate them to become agile engineers for today’s workplace through high quality, innovative academic programs and diverse student experiences.
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2 Research Excellence Accelerate research excellence and the impact of that high-calibre research, measuring against the highest international standards, in strategically targeted areas. 3 Contemporary Infrastructure Build a dynamic learning and research environment through physical infrastructure and school culture. 4 Links to the Community Increase the school’s linkages in the Calgary community and expand relationships across Canada and beyond.
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PROFILE AT A GLANCE 2,840 UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS 1,200 GRADUATE STUDENTS 36 RESEARCH CHAIRS $50 MILLION IN RESEARCH SPENDING 160 FACULTY MEMBERS FEMALE PROFESSORS MAKE UP 16 PERCENT OF THE FACULTY ONE-QUARTER OF UNDERGRADUATE POPULATION IS FEMALE, ABOVE THE NATIONAL AVERAGE OF 17 PERCENT
• DIRECTOR OF STUDENTS DEVOTED • LARGEST TO ENHANCING ENGINEERING STUDENT SUCCESS ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIPS • ARTIST-ININ THE COUNTRY, RESIDENCE LEADS REWARDING BOTH DEVELOPMENT OF HIGH-ACHIEVING COMMUNICATIONS ACADEMIC AND SKILLS STARTING ENTREPRENEURIAL IN FIRST YEAR STUDENTS • $586,000 ANNUAL SCHULICH STUDENT • OVER $5.2 MILLION IN STUDENT ACTIVITIES FUND BURSARIES AND • $500,000 ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIPS FUND TO ENRICH AWARDED TEACHING EACH YEAR DEVELOPMENT, RECRUITMENT AND • INNOVATIVE FIRSTAND FOURTH-YEAR STUDENT JOB DESIGN LABS PLACEMENT
• UNIQUE LEADERSHIP PROGRAM FOR ALL STUDENTS TO ACCELERATE MANAGEMENT AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS • 12-16 MONTH WORK INTERNSHIP PROGRAM • COMPREHENSIVE JOINT DEGREE PROGRAMS • SPECIALIZATIONS IN EMERGING MULTIDISCIPLINARY AREAS OF BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING AND ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT 2010 ANNUAL REPORT // 31
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Schulich Industry Advisory Council Dave Elgie (Chair) Howard Anderson Patrick Carlson, CEO Seven Generations Energy Don Clague, Vice President Operations, Firebag Suncor Energy
Dean’s Office Dean (until June 30, 2010) and President of the University of Calgary (as of July 1, 2010) Dr. Elizabeth Cannon Interim Dean (as of July 1, 2010) Dr. Anil Mehrotra Associate Dean (Academic, Planning and Research) Dr. Robert Brennan
Ross Douglas, Chair Mancal Energy
Department Heads Chemical and Petroleum Engineering Dr. Uttandaraman (U.T.) Sundararaj Civil Engineering Dr. Ron Wong Geomatics Engineering Dr. Ayman Habib
Dale Dusterhoft, CEO Trican Well Service Jim Goodwin, Partner Cohos Evamy Stephen Green, Vice President, Business Development and Strategic Growth, Focus Corporation Audrey Mascarenhas, President and CEO, Questor Technology
Associate Dean (Student Affairs) Dr. Steve Norman
Electrical and Computer Engineering Dr. Abu Sesay Dr. Bill Rosehart (incoming)
Associate Dean (Teaching and Learning) Dr. Ayo Jeje
Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering Dr. Ron Hugo
Director, Students Dr. Lynne Cowe Falls
Research Centre Leadership
Cheryl Sandercock, Director Scotia Waterous
Director, Centre for Environmental Engineering Research and Education Dr. Anil Mehrotra
David Taylor, President Engineered Air
Executive Director, Research Dr. Anita Arduini Director, Internship Office Mr. Jack Gray Director, Communications Dr. Mary Anne Moser
Director, Project Management Specialization Dr. Janaka Ruwanpura
Director, Development Ms. Jolene Livingston (until June 1, 2010) Interim Director of Development Ms. Serey Sinn
Director, Centre for Bioengineering Research and Education Dr. Edmond Vigmond
Director, Information Technologies Mr. Steve Breeck
Director, Centre for In Situ Energy Dr. Pedro Pereira Almao
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Director, Pipeline Engineering Centre Dr. Ron Hugo
Brian Moreland, Director 3es Innovation Peter Sandall, Delivery Executive, Public Sector Canada IBM Canada
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